Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Meeting Gary Chester

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1981, the idea of writing a History of Rock Drumming for Modern Drummer seemed as if it would be mostly combing existing books and magazines for biographical details, and weaving all that into a narrative. Boy, was … Continue reading →

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Memories of Roy Haynes 46 Years Ago

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: With Roy Haynes’s passing I’m reminded of several gems Haynes said in our interview in his home on this day, November 15, 46 years ago, when Haynes was 53 years old. Having seen plenty of transcriptions of Haynes … Continue reading →

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Remembering Keith Copeland: Jazz Drummer and Educator

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Download the original Keith Copeland interview manuscript I prepared for publication in the May 1984 Modern Drummer. Keith Copeland, jazz drummer and music educator, died in February 14, 2015. During his career Copeland played and/or recorded with Sam … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine – If I Can Help a Kid

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – This letter from the great drummer Hal Blaine needs some explaining. First, the letter is in mostly in reference to Blaine’s monthly “Staying In Tune” column for Modern Drummer. The column concept was Blaine’s. MD readers could … Continue reading →

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Ed Blackwell – Pure Swing

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I often find reading articles and interviews in old music magazines pleasurable and instructive. This 44-year old piece by Conrad Silvert on the Old and New Dreams band, and its individual members, is a case in point. I’ve … Continue reading →

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